Submitted by Tacoma Buddhist Temple. After three years as a drive-up-only event, the Tacoma Buddhist Temple Fall Bazaar returns in person on Sunday, Nov. 12. Visitors can enjoy Japanese-style beef curry and steamed white rice or a bowl of hearty, thick udon noodles, to-go. The beef curry and udon must be pre-ordered by 10 p.m. […]
“A November to Remember” with Joey Jewel as Sinatra!
Submitted by Susan Berven, Lakewood Elks #2388. SATURDAY, November 4th! “A November to Remember” Joey Jewell’s tribute to Frank Sinatra, with Special Guests and the Swinging 60’s Orchestra. The Lakewood Elks Ballroom is an upscale (white linen) venue, you will not be disappointed! Appetizer menu available. Table display raffle. Call for Tickets (includes a cocktail). […]
Communities for a Healthy Bay Honors 2023 Stand for Our Sound Awardees
Submitted by Phyllis McElroy, Communications & Marketing Director. TACOMA, WA – Communities for a Healthy Bay is thrilled to announce the five outstanding winners of the 2023 Stand for our Sound awards selected from a pool of nominees spanning South Puget Sound. The winners join the ranks of such past Stand for Our Sound award […]
Obituary Notices – October 28, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Norman Franklin Forsythe Jr.; Nancy Jean Gunn. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jeffrey J. Curtin; Margaret E. Milliern. Powers Funeral Home: Gary Joseph (Joey) Layton; Gale Merwyn Rhoades. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Brandon “Bird” Keith Burckhalter.
Lakewood First Lions Club Installs New Member
Submitted by Eric Warn, Lakewood First Lions. Jessie Baird, third from the left, was recently installed as a new member of the Lakewood First Lions Club, the oldest service club in Lakewood. She had two long careers; one in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a command sergeant major, and a second career as supervisory […]
Strickland Calls for Expanded Access to Basic Needs Allowance for Servicemembers
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On October 25, 2023, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joins 19 colleagues in a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Senate and House Armed Services Committee leadership, urging them to retain language in the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) eliminating the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) from income calculations when determining eligibility […]
Obituary Notices – October 27, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Nicholas Warren Adrian; Thomas Mark Engelberg Sr. Mountain View Funeral Home: Tuk Ja Chung; Jeffrey Wasson; Sherida West. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Eldon C. Davis. Powers Funeral Home: Cynthia Ann Wells; Sharon Maureen Edgecomb; Margaret Pearl Shinaul; Vivian Louise Fuchs; Duane Ervin. Gaffney Funeral Home: Philip Barry Bourne. […]
Seattle Men’s Chorus’ A TREEmendous Holiday Concert to play Pantages Dec. 1
Submitted by Seattle Men’s Chorus. It’s time to ho ho ho with Seattle Men’s Chorus. Seattle’s most joyful holiday tradition is a fun-filled celebration of seasonal favorites along with the Pacific Northwest’s gayest sing-along. With performances sprinkled throughout the month of December, Seattle Men’s Chorus sparks holiday joy with festive numbers like “Puttin’ on the Holiday […]
Dancing with the Sun King, Nov. 14
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Dancing with the Sun King: Court Music & Dance of Louis XIV on Tuesday, November 14, 7:00-8:30pm. Harpsichordist Henry Lebedinsky & Dancer Anna Mansbridge Henry and Anna will perform the music and dance of the court of Louis XIV! The wearing of haute couture and other finery is optional but […]